Geraldine "Gerry" Riebe (nee Obuch)

Age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully with her dedicated son, Brian by her side Friday, September 19, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Fr. Bruce Riebe, Brian (Theresa) Riebe, Bernadette (Marc) Lodico, Robert (Melissa) Riebe; precious grandchildren, Steven (Victoria), Erica, Eric (fiancé, Nimisha), Aiden, Devin; sisters-in-law Helen, Monica, and Cynthia Obuch, and Marge Osborne; brother-in-law Richard Kutcka; and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her dearest husband of 60 years Steve; parents Walter and Mary (Komar) Obuch; brothers Walter, Ambrose and Donald Obuch; and sister Luelle Kutcka.

Geraldine was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School and a longtime resident of Hammond.  She was a devoted parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.  She welcomed everyone with her warm smile, unconditional kindness, and very often one of her homemade baked goods.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM Liturgy DIRECTLY at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 8103 Columbia Ave., Munster, IN with Fr. Bruce Riebe and Fr. Steve Koplinka celebrating.  Burial to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Geraldine will lie in state at the church from 9:00 AM until time of Liturgy. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. with 7:30pm Parastas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America, Transitions Care Hospice, or any charity of choice.

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